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ML08 WTX

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 41,975 miles on the clock, averaging 5,134 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for ML08 WTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,134

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading41,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,280
Average per year5,134
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML08 WTX 21k26k32k37k42k '11'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage36,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
PASS
Mileage31,717 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage30,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,403 miles
PASS
Mileage21,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,338 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ML08 WTX

What car is ML08 WTX?

ML08 WTX is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of ML08 WTX?

The last recorded mileage for ML08 WTX was 41,975 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML08 WTX passed its MOT?

ML08 WTX has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2015.

Is ML08 WTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML08 WTX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is ML08 WTX?

ML08 WTX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.